Qualified Nurse at Outsource Nigeria

Location: Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The Qualified Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients, ensuring clinical standards are met, maintaining accurate records, supporting physicians, and promoting patient health and safety.
• The role requires strong clinical judgment, compassion, and adherence to professional and ethical standards

Key Responsibilities
Patient Care:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care based on individual needs.
• Monitor vital signs and overall patient condition, responding promptly to changes.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Provide wound care, injections, IV therapy, and other nursing procedures.
• Ensure patient comfort, safety, hygiene, and emotional support.

Clinical Duties:

• Assist doctors during examinations, procedures, and emergencies.
• Prepare and maintain sterile equipment required for medical procedures.
• Carry out diagnostic tests such as urine tests, blood pressure monitoring, blood samples, etc.
• Maintain accurate, updated patient records and documentation.

Health Education & Counseling:

• Educate patients and their families on treatments, recovery processes, and health management.
• Promote preventive healthcare practices (nutrition, hygiene, vaccination awareness).

Compliance & Safety:

• Adhere strictly to medical protocols, nursing standards, and infection prevention guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Ensure proper disposal of medical waste according to safety standards.

Administrative Duties:

• Assist with patient scheduling, admission, and discharge processes.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and request replenishment when needed.
• Participate in departmental meetings, trainings, and audits.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid practicing license.
• 2 - 5 years clinical experience.
• Strong knowledge of nursing procedures, clinical best practices, and medical terminology.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to emergencies.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused, and detail-oriented.
• Proficient in basic computer and documentation skills.

Key Competencies:

• Clinical judgment and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Empathy and emotional intelligence
• Time management
• Ethical practice and professionalism
• Ability to multitask
• Strong observational skills